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Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Dec
Cheapest
£48
Average
£52
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
G4487409:001h14
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:14Reading station (RDG)
£481One-way
0 changes
G4404908:381h28
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:06Reading station (RDG)
£531One-way
1 change
G4484908:301h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:39Reading station (RDG)
£531One-way
0 changes
G4418408:061h13
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:19Reading station (RDG)
£531One-way
1 change
C4846508:351h10
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:45Reading station (RDG)
£541One-way
1 change
Bristol to Reading train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 December
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway G44894 | 08:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h10 | 09:10 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway G44184 | 08:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h13 | 09:19 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| Great Western Railway G44849 | 08:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 09:39 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway C48465 | 08:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h10 | 09:45 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| Great Western Railway G44049 | 08:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h28 | 10:06 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| Great Western Railway G44874 | 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h14 | 10:14 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesDirect | |
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Train times from Bristol to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Dec
Fastest Journey
1 h 9 m
Average
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
113 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
G4484908:301h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:39Reading station (RDG)
£531One-way
0 changes
C4846508:351h10
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:45Reading station (RDG)
£541One-way
1 change
G4489408:001h10
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:10Reading station (RDG)
£801One-way
0 changes
G4418408:061h13
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:19Reading station (RDG)
£531One-way
1 change
G4487409:001h14
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:14Reading station (RDG)
£481One-way
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Reading
Trains from Bristol to Reading run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £6 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach from £6
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:52 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Bristol to Reading
Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains will get you from Bristol to Reading from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Train information from Bristol to Reading with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
- Cheapest Price: £21
FAQs: Bristol to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Reading.
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Reading can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Reading is £37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Bristol to Reading is 1 h 4 min to travel the 69 mile long journey, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to Reading leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to Reading leaves at 23: 52.
Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Bristol to Reading with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Bristol to Reading, you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Reading. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Bristol and Reading and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 52.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Reading, located 0.2 miles (415 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Reading from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to Reading is March.
You have options as you can travel to Reading from Bristol 2 different ways: train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Reading
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The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Reading.
Amenities at train station
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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